Referring to the Statement issued by the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the 11th January 2023, H.E. Taha Ayhan, the President of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), strongly condemns illegal exploitation of natural resources by Armenia and criminal elements in Karabakh region of Azerbaijan which is totally contrary to the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers relevant resolutions and the Trilateral Statement of Azerbaijan, Armenia and the Russian Federation of 10 November 2020.

The ICYF President expresses his concern that the exploitation of mineral resources by ignoring the relevant provisions of the international law and national legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan is another manifestation of destructive action by Armenia targets undermining the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the basis of recognition of and respect for each other’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and internationally recognized borders.
Mr. Ayhan supports the peaceful protests of the eco-activists and NGO representatives in the Lachin-Khankendi road of Azerbaijan who demand for immediate termination of the above-mentioned illegal actions by Armenia and urges ICYF Member Organizations to support Azerbaijani youth through various social media platforms.